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Account Manager Event
The UAE Event Company
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Field
1 months ago
Account managementClient relationship managementEvent planningBudget managementNegotiationSales
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About the Role
The UAE Event Company seeks an Account Manager Event to manage client portfolios, from inquiry to post-event follow-up. Responsibilities include understanding client requirements, preparing proposals, coordinating entertainment, managing budgets, and overseeing event logistics.
Key Skills for This Role
Account managementClient relationship managementEvent planningBudget managementNegotiationSales
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as primary point of contact from initial inquiry through post event follow up
- Understand client requirements, prepare proposals, and coordinate entertainment options
- Oversee event planning details such as timelines, logistics, and technical needs
- Manage budgets and quotations, negotiate with suppliers and talent
- Ensure all services are delivered on time and to agreed standards
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, attend client meetings and site visits
- Support business development by identifying upsell opportunities and contributing to sales initiatives
Requirements
- Proven account management skills including client relationship building and service delivery ownership
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Budgeting and financial management capabilities
- Hands on event planning experience covering timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, and on site management
- Sales and negotiation skills with experience in converting inquiries to confirmed bookings
- Experience in events, entertainment, hospitality, or related industry is highly desirable
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with standard office software and event management tools; familiarity with CRM systems is an advantage
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Bachelor's degree in Events Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Must have an active driving license
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Company Description
- The UAE Event Company is a leading Dubai based entertainment management and talent booking agency serving clients across the Middle East.
- Represents a diverse portfolio of local and international artists including original acts, tribute performers, cover bands, trios, duos, and solo vocalists.
- Delivers tailored entertainment solutions from ambiance and audio visual setups to large scale event productions.
- Manages private events, weddings, corporate functions, conferences, staff parties, themed events, and product launches.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Account Manager Event role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as primary point of contact from initial inquiry through post event follow up.
- Daily responsibilities include understanding client requirements, preparing proposals, coordinating entertainment options, and overseeing event planning details.
- Manage budgets and quotations, negotiate with suppliers and talent, and ensure services are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, attend client meetings and site visits, and support business development activities.
Qualifications
- Proven account management skills including client relationship building, stakeholder management, and service delivery ownership.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Budgeting and financial management capabilities including cost estimation, quotation preparation, and tracking event profitability.
- Hands on event planning experience covering timelines, logistics, vendor coordination, and on site event management.
- Sales and negotiation skills with experience in converting inquiries to confirmed bookings and identifying upsell or cross sell opportunities.
- Experience in the events, entertainment, hospitality, or related industry is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects under time pressure.
- Proficiency with standard office software and event management tools; familiarity with CRM systems is an advantage.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
- Bachelor's degree in Events Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Must have an active driving license.
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